Large quantity of cannabis found following Co Londonderry arrest
Derry police say the man and woman were stopped by officers in the Glenabbey Road area of the city after they were seen acting suspicious.
Last updated 6th Sep 2025
Two people in their 20s have been arrested in Co. Londonderry.
Derry police say the man and woman were stopped by officers in the Glenabbey Road area of the city after they were seen acting suspicious.
A search was conducted, and a large quantity of suspected cannabis was located.
Chief Inspector Pearce said: “Shortly before 6.50pm yesterday evening, Friday 6th September, officers stopped two people in the Glenabbey Road area of the city after they were observed acting in a suspicious manner.
“A search was conducted, and a large quantity of suspected cannabis was located.
“A follow up search was later conducted at a house, and a further quantity of suspected cannabis, together with cash, a mobile phone and drugs paraphernalia, was seized.
“A man and a woman, both aged in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug.
“They remain in custody at this time, assisting with police enquiries.”
Police encourage anyone with concerns or information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact officers on 101. A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/